GENERAL2 Sept 2026
Endurance test: On the Indian economy’s resilience
India's economy grew 7.8% in the April-June quarter, surprising experts who expected a slowdown. Manufacturing jumped 9.2%, helped by last September's Goods and Services Tax (GST) rate cut and the Reserve Bank of India's earlier interest rate cuts. But risks remain: oil above $80 a barrel, weak rural demand, and inflation likely touching 5.9% by year-end. Business owners should plan for tougher times ahead.
Key Statutory Highlights
- India's real growth came in at a robust 7.8% in April-June 2026, against economist expectations of 6%-7%.
- Manufacturing grew 9.2%, the fastest in three quarters, helped by the GST rate cut and the Reserve Bank of India's 125-basis-point cumulative rate cuts.
- The Chief Economic Adviser warned oil prices may stay above $80 a barrel, and the RBI expects inflation to hit 5.9% in October-December 2026.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:Review your business costs and cash flow now, especially if you depend on rural demand or imported fuel, and set aside a buffer for possibly slower growth ahead.
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